The Oregon Rural Healthcare Quality Network

The ORHQN members shall lead the nation in establishing rural quality standards and benchmarking to improve and promote a healthy community.

• Create the future
• Stay ahead of the curve
• Leading edge
• Right thing to do

The ORHQN will optimize quality and safety in every rural community by connecting healthcare providers through the network and by sharing knowledge and resources.

• Provide current and timely information to members on a consistent basis to facilitate growth and learning.
  
  
• Foster connection and collaboration between members to promote partnerships in a seamless network.
  
  
• Recognize uniqueness in every community; value diversity as a source of insight and innovation.

As of 11/27/07

Except for the member at large and permanent members, board members will be elected by the ORHQN members with one vote allotted per CAH.

Term Expires in 2008

• Gordon Ensley (Lake District Hospital) — Treasurer
• Bill Finney  (Wallowa Memorial Hospital)
• Julie Fontanilla (West Valley Hospital) — Vice President
• Paul McGinnis (Oregon Rural Practice-based Rural Network) — At Large Member (one year board term only, elected by the board)

Term Expires in 2009

• Patti Baker (Lake District Hospital) — Secretary
• Bill Sexton (Providence Seaside Hospital)
• Victor Vander Does (Pioneer Memorial Hospital — Heppner)

Term Expires in 2010

• Suzi Bean (Mountain View Hospital District)
• Don Wee (Pioneer Memorial Hospital — Prineville) — President
• George Winn (St Elizabeth Health Services)

Permanent agency members:

• Scott Ekblad (ORH)
• Linda Lang (OAHHS)